Twin star exorcists Fantasy

Part 2

ROKURO P.O.V.

I jumped after the girl without thinking. We fell into the water and I lifted her out of the water. I let her head break from the water first so that she could breathe. The current was really strong. It took all my strength to keep ourselves from drowning. I carefully placed her on the green grass which bordered the river. Her eyelids slowly fluttered open.

"You're alright." I whispered, so as not to scare her. But then she started shivering.

"Hey it's alright. I won't hurt you." that's when I took a good look at her. Her peach dress was barely able to cover her up. Just enough fabric was there. Her beautiful hair, skin, and dress was drenched in water. Her hands and legs were really thin. So thin that it looked like she hadn't eaten for days, or even months.

A cool breeze flew by, and she shivered even more violently than before. That's when I realized that she was shivering due to the cold. I took off my cape and wrapped it around her thin body.

The sound of horse's hooves could be heard.

"Oh no!" I pulled her hand and wrenching the poor girl out from her position, I ran through the trees looking for a good place to hide. I found a hollow bush, big enough for both of us to keep them away from us. 

I pulled her frail body in while she looked at me with a quizzical look.

"Sorry. But if they found you, you would be taken away as their  prisoner."

"Why? And who are they?" she whispered.

"They are the palace guards who are patrolling the forest, for any sign of....." I took a deep breath. "......you." I exhaled.

The girl gasped. "Why?" she whispered in such a low volume that I had to lean in close to hear what she said.

" Because they think that you are the one responsible, for all the kids who go missing. A few of the kids did say about you, and say that you were trying to protect them. But the elders don't believe that story. They think that you bewitched them or something." I looked at her. Her face had gone expressionless again except for her eyes. There was sadness, fear, and..........guilt.

Tears started to fall freely from her eyes.

"Hey. Shh........" I pulled her head close to my chest which was still. 

"What is your name?" I asked trying to brighten the mood. She lifted her head wiping her tears.

The sound of horses got louder. I wrapped my arms around her, with her head on my chest again before she could reply. I peeked out of the bush.

"Come on out. Coast clear." I beckoned her to go out. She clutched her right arm, and slowly worked her way out. After making sure she was safe I got out too.

"I'm Adashino Benio." she whispered.

"I'm Enmado Rokuro." I took out my hand for a handshake. She hesitantly shook my hand. I was surprised to find that her hands although bony were softer than any of the princesses in the world. Not even in the archives were descriptions of such soft hands. Well there was one princess, but she was long lost. After the king and queen died, the soft handed princess was kicked out of the palace so that the Royal government could claim the Royal throne for themselves.

She handed me my cloak, murmured a thank you and turned around to go.

"Adashino-san, don't go. You're still hurt." I held her back."Let us go see the Royal herbalist. She is usually really good at curing cuts and fractures."

She looked scared. "the palace?"

"Yes! But I'll take care of dad, and make sure you're not punished. I promise."

She nodded her head, but not thoroughly convinced. I picked her up bridal style, and carried her out of the forest where I set her down.

"We're here." I told her.

"Sire isn't this.......?" the guard at the gate exclaimed with a disgusted look on his face.

"It's alright. I have her under control."

Benio looked terrified. Don't blame her. Seigen is creepy.

Yah Yah! I know you think I am insane making Seigen a guard of the Royal Palace. But my Imagination ran along with me, so here we are.

"Mayura! We have a patient here." I yelled. Loud enough for her to hear.

Ikr! Insane Imagination.

"Rokuro your highness!" she screamed, accidentally knocking me down. Her boobs fell on my face, while her butt was on my waist.

Benio horrified and extremely embarrassed, blushed deeply. First time I have seen her face colored.

""Who are you?" Mayura asked Benio.